The Glenarden Track Club will begin its 2017 season on March 27, 2017. Practice will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex. Registration will conclude April 18, 2017. Payment will be due no later than 2 weeks from the date that your child begins practice. For registrations done after April 11, payment will be due the day of registration. Uniforms will be issued to all registered athletes on April 18, 2017. The only exception to the deadline will be for those athletes who are currently participating in High School, Junior High School or Private School track programs.

The registration fee for the season is $190.00 for each athlete. The athletes from High School, Junior High School or Private School track programs that register after May 20, 2017 will pay $150.00.
Due to the number of bad checks we received in the past, we will not accept personal checks. This policy will be in effect for the entire season and will include payment for travel, fund-raisers, etc. We will accept cash, money orders or certified checks only.

Registration fee covers costs to register for meets, uniforms, athletic bag (for new athletes only), t-shirt, sweat suit, USAT&F card and miscellaneous items such as Gatorade (which is provided for the athletes at all meets), ointments used to rub the athletes down at meets, batons and other equipment. Any athlete can purchase a new bag for a cost of $45.00. No athlete will receive a uniform until his/her registration fee has been paid.

All athletes must submit a completed medical form and all new athletes must submit a copy of his/her birth certificate within a week of registration. In the past we have had problems receiving these documents, creating problems for the staff in getting athletes registered for meets that require proof-of-age. Also, we use the phone numbers and email addresses from the medical form to create a database that we use for contacting parents when practices have to be canceled.

The staff and members of the Glenarden Track Club would like to thank you for your support, time and efforts in making the 2016 season a success. We look forward to your continued support and another season filled with our young peoples’ accomplishments.

Guidelines, registration/medical form, meet schedule and other information or updates may be obtained from the club’s website at: HYPERLINK “http://www.glenardentrackclub.com/” http://www.glenardentrackclub.com/

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http://glenardentrackclub.com/30-year-anniversary/#commentsWed, 27 Aug 2014 23:35:51 +0000http://glenardentrackclub.com/?p=525
Thank you to all who attended the GATC 30 year reuinion! Also, thank you for the committee for hosting the reunion and for putting on such a successful event. Here’s to another 10 years!

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http://glenardentrackclub.com/gatc-paret-booster-club/#commentsSat, 26 Oct 2013 03:33:32 +0000http://glenardentrackclub.com/?p=24The Parent Booster Club would like to welcome all NEW additions to our family and to welcome back RETURNING members of our family. In addition to welcoming everyone to the family for another fun-filled season, we will soon announce our fundraiser kick off.

Below are a few key items that we feel may help all NEW parents to transition into this family commitment. Take a look:

1. Appropriate attire – As you all know, it has still been relatively chilly during the past week or so. We ask that the parents ensure that their child(ren) are dressed appropriately. Please be certain that your child(ren) have on layered clothing, which may consists of more than one (1) pair of pants underneath their sweats. It may also include, but is not limited to, a long-sleeved shirt underneath a sweatshirt. That’s only if/when you deem it necessary. If it is unseasonably cool, please make sure that your children have a hat or some type of protective wear on their heads. In addition to the clothing as it relates to the weather, you should ensure that your children have on the appropriate footwear (NO BASKETBALL SHOES), please. We ask that you equip your child(ren) with the appropriate running shoes to protect their feet. During practices, your children may wear whatever color socks they desire. Once the season begins, it is WHITE socks only. No athlete will be allowed to run in colored and/or designed socks. Be advised.

2. Appropriate behavior – While your athlete is participating in any track meets, donning GATC apparel they are expected to conduct themselves accordingly. At any time there may be someone other than a coach or officer of the Parent Booster Club that may address your athlete with regards to the type of behavior that they display. This is not an attempt to “parent” your child but to simply make them aware of their surroundings and the positive image that GATC would have their athletes’ exhibit. At no time should you ever hear anyone speak to your child inappropriately. At the same time, we would ask that if you must reprimand your child that you do so with the same respect that you would have your child exhibit toward anyone else.

3. Demands on the family – The decision that you made to become a part of the GATC family is one of great commitment. This is not a decision that should be taken into lightly. Although this is a time where your athlete(s) is looking to have fun and make new friends, it is a time where they will be taught skills and hard work will be expected of them. As mentioned during the meeting, a commitment to track is just like agreeing to participate in a family picnic every weekend.

4. Necessary food/drink – During the season, you should ensure that your athlete is drinking the necessary water that is necessary for the body to remain hydrated. Once the first official meet of the season begins then it requires additional work to ensure that their nutritional needs are met. There should be no athlete that consumes a heavy meal prior to the start of an event. Please be mindful of their intake because we would hate for a child to get sick on the track. For suggestions on the types of food your athlete should have visit the web site and click the link for TRACK MEET ESSENTIALS. Please be sure that your child partakes of some sustenance prior to the start of the meet on Saturdays.

5. Dissatisfaction with selected events – If you find that you are not at all pleased with the events that your athlete has been chosen to run, please DO NOT take time during the meet to convey your displeasure with the coach(es). They will be more than happy to listen to your concerns before/after practices. In addition, not every child will be selected to participate on a relay team. But, if your child is selected we ask that if at any time your personal schedule conflicts with a meet schedule…let the coaches know. You should not feel undue pressure in the event you must miss a track meet.

6. Telephone Tree – During last season we mentioned instituting a phone tree to assist with minimizing the amount of calls that are made by the coaching staff. This tree will consist of at least 10 families, per group. If there is any information that should be conveyed quickly, then depending upon the number of groups, 1 or 2 calls will be made (per group) to provide the necessary information. Please provide Michelle Germany or Michelle Walker with your name and the best number to reach you. Additional details will follow.

7. Fundraising Suggestions – If you have any additional fundraising ideas that you believe will serve the needs of the GATC, please pass on any information to Michelle Walker, Tia Prince, Faye Howell or Kelly Hamilton.

8. Volunteers – The GATC Invitational will be held on the 2nd weekend of May. We are in need of parent/high-school/college aged volunteers to assist with: seasoning food, preparing/cooking food, selling food, set-up, clean-up, etc. If you are interested, please see any member of the Parent Booster Club for the necessary forms.

Mill Creek High School

Morgan State University

From any direction via the Baltimore Beltway (I-695)

Get on I-695 and head toward the northeastern portion of the beltway. Go south at exit 30, Perring Parkway. The Perring Parkway exit is east of the exits for Towson and west of the I-95/I-695 interchange. Go south a few miles on Perring Parkway. It will change to Hillen Road when you see the engineering building on your left.

From south of Baltimore via I-95

Take I-95 north through the Ft. McHenry Tunnel. Get off I-95 at the Moravia Road Exit. (The distance to campus is about 3.5 miles.) You will go through major intersections at Belair Road and then at Harford Road. Moravia Road will become Cold Spring Lane at Harford Road. Cold Spring Lane goes through the middle of campus.

From north of Baltimore via I-95

Continue on I-95 south past the interchange for the beltway, I-695. Shortly thereafter, I-95 will split into I-895 (left two lanes) and I-95 (right two lanes). Go to the left onto I-895. Get off at the Moravia Road Exit. Bear to the right off the exit ramp onto Moravia Road. (The distance to campus is about 3.5 miles.) You will go through major intersections at Belair Road and then at Harford Road. Moravia Road will become Cold Spring Lane at Harford Road. Cold Spring Lane goes through the middle of campus.

From the south via I-97 from Annapolis Area and Eastern Shore

When approaching the beltway (I-695) take exit for Harbor Tunnel. After tunnel, get off at Pulaski Hwy. (Rt. 40 East)/ Erdman Avenue Exit. At end of exit ramp, go straight which will get you onto to Pulaski Hwy., Rt. 40 East. Exit right onto Moravia Road. Continue straight on Moravia. Do not take any of exits that you will see right after getting onto Moravia. (The distance to campus is about 3.5 miles.) You will go through major intersections at Belair Road and then at Harford Road. Moravia Road will become Cold Spring Lane at Harford Road. Cold Spring Lane goes through the middle of campus.

From Downtown Baltimore

Go north on Charles Street. Pass Johns Hopkins’ main campus on your left. At 33rd Street, make a right. Go past Johns Hopkins East and make a left onto Hillen Road. Go north on Hillen until you reach the campus.

From Washington, you can take either US-29 or I-95 north to MD 216 West. Follow MD 216 W to school.

RIVER HILL HIGH SCHOOL

12101 Route 108,

Clarksville, MD 21029
DIRECTIONS:

From Washington Area:

Take 95 north to route 32 west exit 38B towards Columbia. Take the MD-108 exit. Turn right at light. Go approx. 1 mile, school will be on the right.

From Baltimore Area:

Take 95 south to route 32 west exit 38B towards Columbia. Take the MD-108 exit. Turn right at light. Go approx. 1 mile, school will be on the right.

Sportsbacker Stadium Richmond, Virginia

ARRIVING FROM I-95 HEADING SOUTH AND I-64 HEADING EAST

1.Take Exit #78

2.Make a right onto the Boulevard

3..The Sports Backers Stadium entrance is on the left just after the stop light and the entrance to the Diamond. Sports Backers Stadium is 100 yards straight ahead.

ARRIVING FROM I-95 HEADING NORTH AND I-64 HEADING WEST

1.Take Exit #78 and make a left at the bottom of the exit ramp.

2.Take a right at the first traffic light onto Robin Hood Road

3.Take a left at the next traffic light onto the Boulevard

4. The Sports Backers Stadium entrance is on the left just after the stop light and the entrance to the Diamond. Sports Backers Stadium is 100 yards straight ahead

Watkins Mill High School

Watkins Mill High School

10301 Apple Ridge Road

Gaithersburg, Maryland

495 Capital Beltway to 270N towards Frederick

Merge onto I-270 Local N via Exit 10-11 toward MD 117

Take Exit 11 – Montgomery Village Avenue

Proceed onto Montgomery Village Avenue pass Lakeforest Mall

Continue 1.9 miles to Stedwick Road & turn left at the light

Proceed 1 mile to Watkins Mill Road & turn right

Turn left at the light at Apple Ridge Road and school on the left

10301 Apple Ridge Road

Winston Churchill High School

* From the South, take I-495 Capital Beltway to Route 270 North to Montrose Road West. Turn left at the light to Seven Locks Road South. Go several blocks to right on Gainsborough Road. Follow Gainsborough approximately a mile to school on the right.

*From the North, follow 270 South past the Rockville exit, to West on Montrose, then follow first set of directions.

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http://glenardentrackclub.com/track-meet-essentials/#commentsSat, 26 Oct 2013 03:25:11 +0000http://glenardentrackclub.com/?p=19In order that our athletes perform their best, we (parents) must provide them with the proper fuel to start their engines. This means giving them a good breakfast (example: pancakes/waffles, NO meat/eggs/dairy) before coming to the field; and furnish nutritional foods to eat during the meet. Once he/she is finished their events for the day, they can enjoy a heavier meal.

Listed below are suggested items to keep in mind when preparing for those long track meets. If you are seasoned veteran, you probably already know what to bring, but some first time parents may need a few ideas.

FOOD ITEMS

WEATHER PROTECTION

COMFORT ITEMS

KEEP CHILDREN BUSY

Water

Umbrella

Portable Chair

Books

Sports drink

Blanket

Pillow

Puzzles

Fruit

Tent

Insect repellant

Games

Pretzels

Sun block

Cooler

Cards

Bagels

Light jacket

Seat Cushion

HOMEWORK

Low fat pastry

Allergy medicine

Blanket

Board Games

Trail mix

Poncho

Orange Slices

Hat (sun/rain)

Crackers

Socks (extra)

Raisins

Juice

Tips:

- Arrive at the meet location 1 (one) hour before the meet is scheduled to start. This allows the athletes time to get a rub down and warm up before the meet begins.
- Put your child’s name on all pieces of track equipment (e.g. clothing, shoes, bag, etc.)
- You can expect to be outside in various weather conditions from 8:00 am until as late as 8 or 9:00 pm. Bring items that will allow you and your child to be comfortable for the time period.
- Do not allow your child to drink sodas the day of a meet.
- On hot/sunny days keep your child out of the sun as much as possible, this will help reserve that much needed energy for their race or field event.
- Tents that are put up by the coaches are primarily for the athletes; parents make sure the athletes are sheltered first.
- Athletes need to keep their sweats (pants) on, when they are not performing their event, to keep their muscles warm. This will help prevent injuries (enhances their performance).